“Kids Cove will transform underused space into an inclusive, safe and accessible playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC's executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
“The success and sustainability of our food and agricultural industry is key to moving Michigan forward,” says MDARD Director Gary McDowell.
“Our goal is to “Re-Activate” a public space that was widely used but has exceeded its useful life cycle,” says Craig Cugini, a member of the South Shore Fishing Association.
“The Public Spaces Community Places matching grant program makes projects like ours possible,” says St. Ignace DDA Director Scott Marshall. “Small communities have fewer financial resources which makes it very difficult to get projects out of the planning stage and into the development stage.”
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.
A new photography studio is opening in Munising.
A new economic development leader, two new businesses, and international business deals are making news this week for the Upper Peninsula.
Big new stores and hotels combine with new small businesses to paint a holistic economic picture for the U.P. this holiday season.
Marquette is alive with a variety of new businesses in its downtown area. Once-empty buildings are now bright, offering everything from freshly roasted coffee to interior design service.
There will be two new businesses occupying the old Third Street location.
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